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Originally Posted by whitedog76
I actually own an 09 F150 and tow with it. I have a 16 foot flatbed and 24 foot Camper. My first concern is with your trailer choice. It's a little large to begin, without putting the 6000lbs on it. The 09-14 F150's have a pretty soft leaf spring setup, without some weight distribution, you'll be pretty saggy in the rear. I know Ford had a max tow/load option, it was usually on the Crew Cabs with the 6.5 bed. Your Fx4 more than likely has 3.73 gears and a limited slip, I have no idea about the load rating. For engines, there was the 4.6 3valve and 5.4 3valve. Mine has the 4.6 3V, I've never felt underpowered. The 6 speed auto makes a huge difference, I just wish I could lockout 6th gear. My wife has a 2014 Expedition, it has the 5.4 and the 6 speed auto too. Ford gave them a 10,000 tow rating, I will call BS on that one, I don't feel it's much better than my little 4.6.
Anyhow, you may be just as well with a 7500lb rated trailer and not the 12,000lb one.
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I surprised to read 11K lbs for a 150. Agree with above about truck specifics, that "5100 to 11300" lbs is a wide range. IMO safe & kind to your truck is no more than say 90% its towing capacity, if that.
Trailer brakes & weight distribution was mentioned, especially brakes, receiver hitch. Sway bar if you want to go that route. Those struck by pain say be very careful with weight distribution bars. Speaking for chains which I've used, don't even think about removing the bars until it's jacked up enough there's slack on the chains, and keep track of your body parts.